Lady Hughes is the Founder and Executive Director of The Beauty for Ashes Women’s Ministry at Faith Temple No. 2 OFWB Church. In this capacity, she has been blessed to launch the Health, Wellness and Fitness Ministry, as well as the Young Ladies’ Liturgical Dance Ministry. Lady Hughes is amazed at the power of God’s ability to bring full circle her early passions for the youth, performing arts and women’s fellowship. She is truly a living example and upholds the characteristics of a Godly woman. One of her favorite scriptures can be found in the Book of Lamentations 3:22-23: “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.” Lady Hughes continues to give GOD all praise and glory due unto Him.

She is truly thankful to GOD for The Late Bishop L. N. Forbes, Founder of Faith Temple No. 2 Original Free Will Baptist Church. She credits Bishop L. N. Forbes, and his spiritual teachings, as a foundation and catalyst in her spiritual growth. Bishop and Lady Hughes humbly submitted to The Honorable Bishop L. N. Forbes’ appointment to serve as the Pastor and First Lady of the Tabernacle of Praise Original Free Will Baptist Church, Waldorf, MD (T.O.P.) from January 2000 – October 2009. She worked faithfully with her husband as the Executive Director and Founder of T.O.P.’s Victorious Women’s Ministry and the Daughters of Judah (Liturgical Dance). As a visionary, she also implemented the Tutoring Ministry Program for the youth which allowed parents and children the freedom to attend Tuesday Night Bible Study together as a family; and empowered the women of T.O.P., i.e., how to remain holy, love their husbands, children, and take care of their homes. While previously attending Faith Temple No. 2, she served as a Junior Missionary, member of the Sisterhood Auxiliary, and Women’s Choir. In addition, she worked with the Sunshine Band and taught the children songs of praise in Sign Language.

First Lady Hughes is often reminded of her husband’s humility; and stands with him as he does the will of God. She is honored to serve GOD, her family, and her church. Through their loving marriage of thirty-three years, Bishop and Lady Hughes are blessed with three wonderful children: LaVaughn, Jr., daughter-in-love, Atiya, and a precious new granddaughter, Ava Yasmine; two daughters: Alecia Latrice’ and Crystal LaNae.’ She is currently employed with the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC.